On Saturday, 21st November 2015 we spent a lovely Brontё-afternoon at the cosy bookstore Tra Le Righe in Rome. In those days the new Italian edition of Shirley was released by Fazi Editore, so we chose to organize the event paying particular attention to Charlotte and her second novel. As always, Valentina made us feel …
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From the Library of the Brontës: An Article About the Places of Shirley by Maddalena De Leo
On Saturday, 21st November 2015 we organized a new Brontё event at the lovely bookshop Tra Le Righe, in Rome. It was entirely dedicated to Charlotte and to the new Italian edition of Shirley by Fazi Editore, and became a special opportunity to meet personally Brontё readers and enthusiasts. Also on this occasion, Professor Maddalena …
Today’s Guest: Maddalena De Leo, Representative of the Brontë Society in Italy
During our Brontë adventure, we were glad to meet, even if only virtually for now, Professor Maddalena De Leo. Passionate Brontë scholar, translator, and writer, Prof. De Leo is the representative of the Brontë Society in Italy, and the person who set up the Literary Prize De Leo-Brontë, dedicated to the three sisters from Yorkshire. She’s a …
In the Parlour: Brontë reading at Tra Le Righe
Last May, in occasion of Il Maggio dei Libri (a special occurrence to promote books and reading), we had the chance to organize a very special event dedicated to the Brontё family at Tra Le Righe, a cosy, lovely bookstore in Rome. The owners of this place were absolutely kind, welcoming and encouraging- trusting …